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A stack of Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe featuring a rich, fudgy chocolate base and a luscious, swirled cheesecake topping. These decadent brownies have a gooey texture with melted chocolate and a creamy cheesecake layer, making them an irresistible dessert for chocolate lovers.

Easy Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe

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Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies swirled with creamy cheesecake for the perfect combination of flavors. These cream cheese brownies recipe are irresistibly delicious and impressive!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 cup 226g unsalted butter
  • 2 cups 400g granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 85g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup 125g all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 16 ounces 450g cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup 67g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer (stand or hand-held)
  • Rubber spatula
  • Knife for swirling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Line 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper
Brownie Base
  1. Melt butter in microwave
  2. Mix in sugar until combined
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well
  4. Stir in vanilla
  5. Combine dry ingredients separately
  6. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture
Cream Cheese Swirl
  1. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth
    A close-up of a mixing bowl with smooth, creamy cheesecake batter being stirred for a Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe. The rich, velvety texture of the cream cheese mixture will create the perfect swirl in these decadent, fudgy brownies.
  2. Mix in sugar
  3. Add egg and vanilla, beat until smooth
    A close-up of a person cracking an egg into a mixing bowl filled with a smooth batter for a Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe. The rich, creamy mixture is being prepared for the cheesecake swirl, ensuring a luscious and decadent texture in the final baked brownies.
Assembly
  1. Pour ⅔ brownie batter in pan
  2. Add cream cheese mixture in dollops
  3. Top with remaining brownie batter
  4. Swirl with knife
  5. Bake 35-40 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 620IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

  • Ensure ingredients are at room temperature
  • Don't overmix the batter
  • Brownies are done when toothpick has few moist crumbs

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